Overview

'You'll be swept along by this moving journey of self-discovery . . . a great road movie of a novel.' Katherine Scholes An unforgettable journey will unlock a lifetime of lies . . . English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms. Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong? Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm hopes to find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future. Gathering Storm is a richly layered exploration of identity, dislocation and inheritance, the power of truth and lies, and the courage it takes to face the past, break free from the patterns that bind us and become fully ourselves.

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'A bit of a Heart of Darkness Apocalypse Now tale. It is part thriller, part hippie road story and part rite-of-passage trip in search of identity. Above all it is a compelling, stylish and well-paced read. Frightening at times and searching in its awareness of landscape and family secrets, this is a fine debut.' Weekend Australian 'A deeply moving fiction debut in which Dub examines the virtue of truth, the harm of lies, the pain of secrets, the desire for belonging and the difficulty of confronting ones past to ensure the future.' Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin 'A gritty sand-blown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it's a page-turner and yes, it's a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale. . . The strength of Dub's ability to tell a story and hold an audience is clear in this first novel of hopefully many more. It is a book of many pathways to the heart and soul, of not only a country but families who deny the truth of who they are and what they strive to protect. . .' Sunday Tasmanian 'Here we have a Tasmanian writer with a first novel that grabs you from the very first page. Well written, it is a compelling story that takes the protagonist on a journey of self discovery. . . We will hear more from Rosie Dub; well done.' Tasmanian Life Compelling reading ***** Adelaide Advertiser 'A fascinating story of discovery, generations, Romany lore, Australia, and of Storm herself.' Cairns Post 'An absorbing first novel.' Women's Day

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Dr Rosie Dub is the author of the novels: Flight, Between Worlds, and Gathering Storm, which is under development as a feature film. Her non-fiction articles and short stories are published in Australia, the UK and the US.Rosie's writing and teaching are deeply rooted in her PhD research, which examined the function of story as a developmental tool, exploring how it can serve as a vehicle for psychological and spiritual transformation. She shares her research in a twice monthly Substack newsletter, Alchemy of Story and in her Alchemy of Story workshop series which teach writing not just as a craft, but as a creative act of remembering. Rosie has taught in universities in the UK and Australia as well as independently. Through her writing, her workshops and mentoring, she guides writers, seekers, and change-makers to reconnect with their inner stories, uncover the deeper narratives that drive them, and reimagine their lives with clarity and purpose.At the heart of Rosie's work lies the belief that story is not only a tool for communication, but a path to wholeness and a tool for reimagining ourselves and our world. She lives in Hobart, Tasmania.Alchemy of Story https: //rosiedub.substack.com/Rosie Dub Rosie Dub https: //rosiedub.com/

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